Applicants must have an Arizona Class D operator’s license at the time of appointment

Must be in sound physical and mental health

Hearing: Uncorrected hearing with no loss greater than 25 db in the 500, 1000, 2000, or 3000 hertz frequencies

Vision: Must have at least 20/80 vision, correctable to 20/20 contact lenses or glasses; or 20/200 vision, correctable to 20/20 with soft contacts

Must meet the hiring guidelines on drug usage

Any involvement in felony related activity, identified in a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination is disqualifying

**Preference is given to those who have a minimum of one year of law enforcement experience in a sworn capacity.**

Waiver Process

Upon appointment, qualified applicants will be required to successfully pass the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board qualification process. The waiver process consists of a series of written exams and a three part proficiency test which includes: